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Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP

CRAVATH REPRESENTS IBM IN ITS ACQUISITION OF WEBDIALOGS
Cravath represented IBM in its acquisition of WebDialogs, Inc., a privately held provider of Web conferencing and communication services. The lawyers involved in this matter are partner George F. Schoen, associate D. Scott Bennett and summer associate Ariane Vinograd on corporate matters; partner Andrew W. Needham and associate J. Leonard Teti on tax matters; and partner Eric W. Hilfers and associate Lori Diamond Goodman on executive compensation and benefits matters. The deal was announced on August 22, 2007.

08-22-2007

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The Law Firm Of Baker & Daniels LLP

Baker & Daniels Lawyer Wins Journalism Award
Ron Gifford, a partner with Baker & Daniels LLP, won the Best in Business award from The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) for his column, “There Ought To Be A Law,” which appears monthly in the Indianapolis Business Journal. That’s right: although Gifford is a full-time attorney, he won an award that usually honors business journalists.

Nominated by the Indianapolis Business Journal, Gifford has been writing the column for the weekly business publication since 2001. His informative and often irreverent commentary has tackled legal issues ranging from local property taxes to Anna Nicole Smith's Supreme Court case.

“With insight and flair, Gifford used his column to bring readers inside Indiana politics, from jury selection to the class-action business,” one SABEW judge commented.

Gifford focuses his practice at Baker & Daniels on government affairs and administrative law, with a special interest in economic development and gaming. Gifford has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2005 and Indiana Super Lawyers since 2004.

The SABEW’s Best in Business contest got its start in 1995 to help set standards and recognize role models for outstanding business journalism. The contest recognizes the best sections or publications, as well as the best breaking news, enterprise and projects reporting in business journalism. Winners share the award equally, without ranking, in the respective categories — breaking news, enterprise reporting, project reporting and column writing.

The Best in Business contest received 761 entries from daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, wire services and Web sites, and honored 85 individuals with awards. Awards were presented in Anaheim, Calif., during SABEW's 44th annual conference.

08-22-2007

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The Law Firm Of Baker & Daniels LLP

Baker & Daniels CEO Brian Burke to Step Down
Brian K. Burke, chairman and CEO of Baker & Daniels LLP, has announced that he will step down from the firm’s top job on Dec. 31, 2007.

Baker & Daniels already has begun the process of choosing a successor and will have a new chair and CEO in place on Jan. 1, 2008. Burke will remain with the firm as a partner and assist with the leadership transition.

Although Burke’s term was not set to expire until the end of 2008, he told his Baker & Daniels colleagues that the firm’s strength and ongoing growth put it in a good position to initiate a leadership change now.

“Through the hard work and dedication of everyone associated with Baker & Daniels, the firm is extraordinarily well-positioned for future success,” said Burke, who has held the chairman and CEO role for 15 years. “The strategic investments we have made in our national practices, our Washington, D.C.-based consulting practice and in our China practice have complemented the very strong position we enjoy in our home state of Indiana.”

Following well-established guidelines, the firm’s nominating committee has begun the selection process to nominate Burke’s successor. That nomination will be presented to the firm’s partnership and voted on this fall.

Burke is credited with leading Baker & Daniels' expansion geographically across Indiana and to China. He helped build the firm to include more than 375 lawyers and consulting professionals. Burke also helped to develop and implement initiatives to improve and expand client service, accommodate flexible work schedules for Baker & Daniels attorneys, raise the firm’s visibility in and support of the communities it serves, and plan for the firm’s future.

“While I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure as our firm’s chair and CEO, I believe a leadership change at this time will bring important new perspectives and fresh insights and serve as a catalyst that will guide the firm to new levels of success,” said Burke. “I look forward to assisting my successor in every possible way and to continue being a part of this wonderful organization.”

Burke's legal practice focuses on civil litigation where he concentrates in business torts and unfair competition, employment, intellectual property, securities and products liability. Burke, a certified registered civil mediator in Indiana, has been honored in The Best Lawyers in America and Indiana Super Lawyers. He is president of the Indianapolis City Market Corporation's Board of Directors and immediate past president of the Boy Scouts of America's Crossroads of American Council.

08-22-2007

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas Office Expands Its Litigation Practice with Experienced Trial Attorney from Beckley Singleton
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has announced that Philip Hymanson has joined its Las Vegas office as a shareholder in the Litigation Practice. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Mr. Hymanson was a partner with Beckley Singleton, where he served as president and chair of the Litigation Department.

Mr. Hymanson's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, products liability, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and construction law. He is also experienced in health care, medical malpractice and white collar criminal matters.

“Phil’s addition to the firm marks an important step toward growing our litigation practice in Nevada," said Mark Tratos, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas office. "His knowledge of the Nevada business and legal communities expands the scope of our litigation capabilities and enhances our ability to serve clients. Phil will be able to leverage GT's national Litigation Practice while building a talented local team here in Las Vegas.”

“I was drawn to Greenberg Traurig because of its international footprint and strong base of local talent in the Las Vegas office. I am excited to be a part of this team,” said Mr. Hymanson.

Mr. Hymanson began his legal career as a prosecutor for the district attorney’s office in Washoe County, Nevada. While there, he litigated many multi-defendant, high-profile crimes. As a prosecutor, he also represented the District Attorneys Association, the attorney general's office and law enforcement agencies at the state legislature. He was instrumental in drafting, testifying on and bringing into law legislative changes that have impacted all 50 states, including the Nevada civil RICO legislation. Mr. Hymanson received his J.D. from California Western School of Law and a B.A. from Lawrence University.

Also joining Greenberg Traurig’s Las Vegas office and its expanding Litigation Practice are associates Joseph Gutierrez and Jason Maier. Both concentrate their practices in the area of business and commercial litigation. Mr. Gutierrez received his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Mr. Maier received his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, and a B.A. from Pepperdine University.

08-22-2007

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Thompson & Knight LLP

T&K Attorney Named Chairman of Advisory Council and Conference
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to congratulate R Gordon Appleman on being named Chairman of The University of Texas (UT) College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council and Chairman of The University of Texas School of Law's (UT Law) 55th Annual Taxation Conference.

Appleman will begin his position as UT College of Liberal Arts Foundation Advisory Council Chairman on September 1, 2007. He is a founding member of the Advisory Council, which supports the UT College of Liberal Arts in its mission to provide a good foundation in the humanities and social sciences to its students.

UT Law's renowned Taxation Conference will be held in Austin November 7 - 9 and will cover updates and planning techniques. The conference also features the 2007 Estate Planning Workshop, which will address recent developments affecting estate planning, current "insider IRS" topics, pre-mortem and post-mortem income tax issues, tax strategy patents, and federal tax valuation developments. Online registration is available at www.utcle.org.

Appleman is a Partner in the Tax Practice Group in Thompson & Knight's Fort Worth office who focuses his practice on all aspects of taxation law. He counsels clients on federal income, estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer, and excise taxes, as well as state inheritance, franchise, and sales taxes. Appleman also has extensive experience in wills, probate, estates, trusts, exempt organizations, community property, and employee benefits. He has been active in numerous organizations, including serving as Past Chairman of the State Bar of Texas Taxation Section, Chairman of the Executive Committee of The University of Texas Chancellor's Council, and President of UT's Ex-Students' Association (Texas Exes).

08-22-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

J. Scott Dyer As Co-Chair Editor of ABA's Employment Discrimination Treatise
Senior Counsel J. Scott Dyer served as the co-chair and editor of the chapter on Injunctive and Affirmative Relief in the ABA's recently published Fourth Edition of its "Employment Discrimination Law" treatise. This publication is widely recognized as the most comprehensive and definitive treatise on federal employment discrimination law. Former associate Rebecca Clar did substantive research and redrafting of the chapter while she was with the Firm.

08-22-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher Participates in Legal Outreach Internship Program
Simpson Thacher hosted eight tenth-grade interns from Legal Outreach, a non-profit organization that prepares urban youth from underserved communities to compete at high levels by using intensive legal and educational programs. During their internship at the Firm, the students handled a mock trademark and trade dress infringement case that required them to take part in negotiations, conduct depositions, write client memos and ultimately have a hearing before a judge. Other components included Westlaw training and learning about Simpson's various practice areas. Sixteen summer associates and eighteen associates served as mentors, team leaders, and witnesses for the depositions and hearing. The program was organized by associates Stephanie Shemin and Carlos Lopez and paralegal Joana Da Silva.

08-22-2007

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